This selection features a slide show which provides six writing tips for better business communications ( use resonant characters, choose strong action verbs, place no more than eight words between the noun and verb, link information with explicit co...nnectors, lead from old information to new, and use problem/solution/action paradigm). Each tip is clearly explained with an example. The tips discussed in the video can be applied to forms of writing other than business writing. ( 10:01)[more]

Students utilize their knowledge of the elements of paragraphs in this game. Students identify the way to punctuate a new paragraph, when to begin new paragraphs ( change of scenery or speaker), and identify passages correctly divided into different ...paragraphs. ( This link is for an interactive game and may take a few minutes to load.)[more]

This video gives ideas for teaching writing in a collaborative setting. The speaker explains many different options for lessons for middle school groups including: creating their own magazines, writing plays, and revising and editing with their peer...s. (02:15)[more]

There are five key elements to the communication process: the source, encoding, the channel, de-coding, and the receiver. An understanding of each stage results in ideas being communicated in clear, meaningful ways. Each element is explained by bus...iness experts in this video. ( 4:21)[more]

This video lecture explains the mechanics of paragraph writing and takes students through the process of constructing well-structured paragraphs. The professor explains the elements of a well-structured paragraph ( unity, coherence, and development)... in detail with examples. In conclusion, the characteristics of introductory and concluding paragraphs are identified. ( 28:39)[more]

The novel, "The Great Gatsby" is used an example of the types of literary forms. It gives examples of various types, but it too short and does not offer enough content to help all but advanced students.

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